been working on this for a bit and am a day away from completion….picked up an 1871 pump organ (barn fresh) a while back….”gutted” it out and am making it into a writing desk…..nice ornate walnut case…..remodeled a bit , added a few drawers…..need to put finishing touches on it tomorrow and will post some final pix…...

i did a bit of sanding then hand rubbed multiple coats of tung oil…light steel wool between applications….i wanted to maintain the vintage look so i wasn’t to concerned about scratches and chips….just smoothed it all out….no stain….didn’t wanted a heavy lacquered look….

Absolutely fantabulous, lathman! I give great credit to your design ability and skill converting the old pump organ into a very traditional-looking old time desk. You obviously have untold many hours into this project and i’ve gotta tell you they paid off,

-- I dream of the world where a duck can cross the road and no one asks why.

just a quick update….i sold the walnut 1871 organ to a music director in lubbock, texas!! have the 1890 oak desk on display in a local “boutique”....and the 1959 is being lacquered and should be done this weekend….so all is good!